“I was criticized about which country I was going to represent, but the United States was the perfect choice,” says Ben Mayor Figueroa.
Guatemala.
the name of the Kirol Figueroa He has risen to prominence in recent days due to his massive participation in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in CONCACAF in Guatemala and his decision to represent the United States rather than his native Honduras.
The young striker, born in Tegucigalpa and son of former Honduras captain Maynor Figueroa, recently qualified for the US squad for the 2023 World Cup in Peru thanks to the six goals he scored. He was the great figure in the tournament.
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Quirol broke the silence and spoke to the official channel of the American Football Association and admitted the reasons that prompted him to choose to play for the representative of North America and refused Honduras.
According to Keyrol, almost all of his family lives in that country and it was his mother’s wish that he play for the Stars and Stripes team.
“I was criticized about which country I was going to represent, but what made me choose is that every family is spread across the United States and they represent me. That is why I thought the United States was the perfect choice,” confirmed the lower-class striker from Liverpool. .
Quirol remembers his feelings when he got a call-up to the US national team and the U-17 World Cup in Chapin province.
“When the coach called me, I called my mom right away, because she wanted me to play in the United States. I felt so happy that I made that decision.”
Keyrol Figueroa captains the United States National Team at the U-17 World Cup. This is how he celebrated a goal, and said to those who shut up…
Keyrol had to move to Europe from a young age because his father played in the Premier League. He tells the minor that Minor is giving him advice so he can develop and reach his maximum potential.
“For me he is my hero, I see myself reflected in him and I hope to make him happy and make him feel proud. Since I was young he taught me how to face defenses, because he was. He also showed me how to go one-on-one or play behind the back,” he recounts.
The 16-year-old striker has a contract with Liverpool until 2025 and has been training at this club for four years. His parents’ dream was that he could make it to the first team and be a star.
Maynor Figueroa and Sandra Norales in Guatemala watching their son Keyrol.
“They have very high expectations. Liverpool is a historic club,” the player said.
The United States is tasked with Keyrol’s goals and will seek to defeat Canada in the semi-finals of the competition while Mexico and Panama are measured in the other key.
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